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Tonka beans have a high content of coumarin, an anticoagulant substance which is present, in smaller quantities, also in lavender, licorice, cinnamon and strawberries.
Tonka Beans
Dipteryx odorata is a fruit-bearing tropical tree plant. The seeds of its fruits are commonly called Tonka beans and are dried and used for culinary or cosmetic purposes.
Tonka bean is used grated in sweet and savory preparations. Like nutmeg, they are to be used directly in the dough at the moment. Excellent in fish tartare, in risotto with a delicate flavor, in biscuits, cakes and creams. It can be a valid substitute for vanilla. Tonka bean is the kernel of the fruit produced by a tree called Dipterix odorata, widespread in the Caribbean and South America.
The plant whose brown and wrinkled seeds resemble the date, but inside they reveal a sort of grated white almond, releases a characteristic herbaceous smell of hay-vanilla-honey ( the aromatic essence is called coumarin, from coumaru, the name of the beans in the areas of origin). A special ingredient, adored above all by chefs from all over the world for its unique taste and aroma.
Its perfume in fact made it usable above all in perfumery, while its use as a spice in the kitchen is quite recent.
Origins and notes of history:
Dipteryx odorata is native to South America where it grows in the most humid and wooded states of Brazil such as Mato Grosso, Pará and Amazonas. It also grows on the northern coast of South America, as in Guyana, French Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, up to Colombia and Peru. It is also grown in Trinidad and Tobago and in African states such as Kenya and Nigeria.
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Davide F. published the 10/10/2022 following an order made on 04/10/2022
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Anonymous customer published the 08/02/2022 following an order made on 03/02/2022
Fenomenale, non posso più farne a meno nelle mie ricette
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Non le ho ancora provate.
Anonymous customer published the 03/10/2019 following an order made on 20/09/2019
Hanno mantenuto la loro fragranza e l imballo era perfetto
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mille volte meglio della vaniglia
Tonka beans have a high content of coumarin, an anticoagulant substance which is present, in smaller quantities, also in lavender, licorice, cinnamon and strawberries.
Tonka Beans
The Ethiopian curry is the most traditional and emblematic blend of spices and aromatic of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It is a fairly spicy spicy mix with smoky and musky notes.
chilli, salt, cardamom, garlic, turmeric, paprika, ginger, ajowan, basil, lippia abyssinica, thymus, fenugreek, cinnamon.
Contemporary herbal medicine uses dill seeds and to a lesser extent the leaves to relieve digestive difficulties, colic, irritation of the oral mucosa and to increase milk secretion. The diuretic and purifying properties make it a great ally against cellulite as it helps eliminate waste caused by the accumulation of excess fluids. Excellent in the kitchen to flavor fish dishes such as salmon.
Ingredients: dill tips
Origin: Hungary
Packaging: 25 / 50g airtight stackable pet jar.
Packaging: 75g / 1000g kraft bag with zip closure to save freshness.
Tandoori, typical aromatic mixture of the Indian tradition, suitable for flavoring chicken, but as mentioned it is also possible to cook white meats and vegetables. With an aromatic but spicy taste, with a completely natural reddish complexion due to the composition of other spices.
coriander, turmeric, chilli, pepper, cumin, nutmeg.
The mix of spicy peppers of Ethiopian cuisine is enriched with many shades of flavors to create a pungent and intense condiment. Excellent for flavoring red or white meat, it can also be used for vegetables, fish or other dishes, mixed with oil or sauces. If you want to try it in its typical dish, the Mit Mità enhances the flavors of the beef tartare (Kifto).
cardamom, piri-piri, black SESAME, ajowan, ginger, garlic, lippia abyssinica, rosemary, salt.
The dish is known all over the world, but it is not paella if it does not include this mix of aromatic and delicate spices - suitable for both fish and meat paella. The amount of spiced mixture is subjective based on taste, you can try it with a teaspoon and then adapt it to your paella recipes!
onion, garlic, parsley, turmeric, pimenton, white pepper, black pepper, vegetable oil.
An exquisite variation for seasonings and touches of flavor, black garlic is produced by fermentation, and is rich in protein, phosphorus and calcium. In this way, the pungent taste of white garlic is avoided while maintaining the nutritional principles; indeed, doubling the natural antioxidant and antibiotic properties.
Ingredients: black garlic
Saffron is widely used in oriental cuisine to prepare meat, fish, rice dishes, desserts, drinks. The intense and persistent aroma and the bitter aroma that characterizes it makes it one of the most precious and expensive spices in the world. In Italy the use on Milanese risotto is known.
(The package consists of 2 grams)
Ingredients: saffron
chili chipotle Crushed red jalapeno
The cumin plant, is one of the oldest medicinal plants, it produces seeds that have a spicy flavor and a rich and singular aroma. In recent years, some research is also testing its slimming power. The scientists involved compared the effects of using cumin extracts on overweight and blood sugar.
cumin
Berberè is the basic ingredient of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine, it is a blend of spicy and tasty spices, known for making a good zighinì. Suitable for meat stews with tomato, a very versatile spice to use.
chili, black cardamom, white cumin, black cumin, basil, coriander, rue, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, salt, thyme, cumin.
Fennel as an officinal herb, is an excellent remedy for digestive problems, and in consideration of these beneficial virtues towards the digestive system, it can be very useful for those who have abdominal bloating and aerophagia problems herbal teas, decoctions and infusions prepared with the seeds of this vegetable.
fennel
We can define paprika as a spice that is good for body and mind. The studies carried out on this vegetable have given very positive results. Contains multiple substances that offer wide-ranging benefits.
Ingredients: spicy smoked paprika
Origin: Spain
Cinnamon in bark is the spice preferred by cooks to give a particular flavor to their recipes. In healthy terms, cinnamon helps keep blood sugar in balance, helps prevent cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, triglycerides and ulcers. Tip: do not cook it too long, it can become bitter.
cinnamon
Mint, as well as in the kitchen, can be used as a natural remedy thanks to its many beneficial properties. Promotes digestion, fights bad breath. It is suitable in the kitchen on various dishes, meat, vegetables, omelettes, soups.
peppermint
Wild fennel seeds are used in herbal teas and infusions, they are diuretics and purifying. They act as a powerful carminative, reducing intestinal gas and reducing colic. It stimulates the appetite combats nausea, diarrhea, and as an anti-inflammatory on numerous organs. Antiseptic, expectorant, relieves cough symptoms.
Ingredients: wild fennel seeds
Zahatar is a mixture of spices well known and used in the Middle Eastern countries. This combination of spices is ideal for flavoring meats such as chicken and lamb, vegetables, cheeses, stewed potatoes and onions, mozzarella and tomatoes.
sumack, salt 3%, oregano, sesame, thyme.
